Changing Leaves: Scrambled eggs and chocolate chip cookies
In my mind, I associate cooking with adulthood, and adulthood with nourishing the self. When it comes to baking, I…
Opinion
War or Peace: Amazon’s Career Choice Program
We should be wary of wealthy, influential corporations cosplaying ethics in an age of sensitivity and scrutiny.
At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, the Congo River Basin was gifted to King Leopold II—a noble monarch bearing the…
Planting one hobby at a time
Hobbies are more crucial to your life than you may think.
Imagine a routine in which you are stuck simply sleeping, waking up, going to work, and repeating. The lack of…
Read more for pleasure, read less for school
Reading in your free time helps alleviate psychological stress from coursework.
Over the past four years, I have read more words in academic journals than I’ve read words in works of…
Editorial: You are more than a 4.0
The desire for high academic performance has led to many forgotten aspects of university life that serve to enrich students’ lives.
Many freshmen have a pre-set list of things they plan to accomplish in their first year of university. Some hope…
A Brown girl’s guide to cultural appreciation on social media
Social media has greatly impacted our understanding and appreciation of culture in both positive, and at times, negative ways.
I’m sure many Brown girls are familiar with the feeling of being taunted for our oiled, sleek braids, or having…
Food: keeping us cultured and connected
Rising food spots in the GTA have affected the way we define culture and how we stay celebrate each other.
“I’ve never tried shawarma,” said my co-worker. Several heads turned. I gasped. In hindsight, it was quite comical how we made…
How to: Culture shock 101
Here are three tips to help you through culture shock and enjoy your time in Canada.
Merriam-Webster defines cultural shock as “a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people…
From Liz, With Love: SOS-come-now-before-I-get-eaten-by-a-coyote
Dear Liz, A month ago, I went on a date and he tried to take it too far. I am…
Cultural gatekeeping might be more dangerous than cultural appropriation
Cultural appropriation isn’t straightforward enough to be regulated by the public, rather, the solution lies in self-awareness.
The debate on where the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation must be drawn continues to grow as social media…
Editorial: Embracing inclusivity
In the workplace, a public image of inclusivity is not enough; performative policies and promises are not enough.
Countless organizations have faced lawsuits regarding discrimination in their hiring practices. From ethnic racism to cultural exclusion, companies are afraid…
From Liz, With Love: Crying outside Goodlife
When I started writing From Liz, With Love in August of 2021, I was painfully in love. Now, I’m painfully…
Eating, Praying, Living: How and Where I Like to Eat on Campus
Thai Express, Pizza Pizza, Tim Hortons—the options are never-ending
I am writing this from the desk in my bedroom. There is a can of strawberry lemonade Peace Tea beside…
Changing Leaves: A brand new season
Changing Leaves is a conversation between the reader and I. These short entries will serve two purposes: to allow me…
A survival guide: how to excel as a first-year student at UTM
“Beginning university is supposed to be one of the most exciting periods of your life!” or so they say.
We often hear that university is supposed to be one of the most exciting periods of our lives. But for…